The purpose of this wiki space is provide science classroom notes and activities and extend the classroom content by asking students to practice and refine critical thinking skills through active, collaborative inquiry based learning activities.
Quarterly Article Research due at the end of every quarter.
Due before the Winter Break
Science Around Us Use this format for a science article presentation due at the end of every quarter. Each student is expected to independently locate and article and continue with additional literature research on the topic of choice. Presentation of the article topic will occur at the end of each quarter. Follow the instructions on the Science Around Us document. Make a copy for yourself and use it as a worksheet while you collect information for your topic.
WELCOME to "Doing Science" in Sixth Grade!
The purpose of this wiki space is provide science classroom notes and activities and extend the classroom content by asking students to practice and refine critical thinking skills through active, collaborative inquiry based learning activities.
Quarterly Article Research due at the end of every quarter.
Due before the Winter Break
Science Around Us Use this format for a science article presentation due at the end of every quarter. Each student is expected to independently locate and article and continue with additional literature research on the topic of choice. Presentation of the article topic will occur at the end of each quarter. Follow the instructions on the Science Around Us document. Make a copy for yourself and use it as a worksheet while you collect information for your topic.
SCIENCE VOCABULARY:
Qualitative Observations and Quantitative Observations
Independent Variable and Dependent Variable
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION WRITE-UP CHECKLIST
Checklist for Write-ups.pdf
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Bouncing Balls Write Up.pdf
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Learning Links to Explore
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/Information and resources on science topics of interest to young people, categorized by topic.
NASA http://www.nasa.gov/
Images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency.Get the latest updates on NASA missions